Geotechnical Group Manager: Lead Projects & Growth

Engineering Consulting Service; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) seeks a Group Manager to lead our Detroit office, guiding multidisciplinary geotechnical and construction materials projects while directing staff, business development, and day-to-day operations.

You will oversee project teams, financials, schedules, and deliverables, ensuring safety, quality, and engineering excellence while pursuing new business opportunities and client relationships to grow the branch.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of technical and managerial experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong business acumen with P&L experience.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Committed to safety and engineering excellence.
• Knowledge of local/regional engineering climate.

Responsibilities

• Manage multidisciplinary engineering projects including geotechnical and construction materials projects.
• Assemble project teams and provide leadership throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Oversee project financials, resource allocation, schedules, and deliverables.
• Ensure quality control, safety standards, and engineering best practices are maintained.
• Perform technical review of engineering designs, drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Pursue new business opportunities through networking, proposals, and client relationships.
• Manage branch budgets, forecasts, hiring, and staff development.
• Promote company values, positive culture, and high employee engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Project management

P&L experience

Safety & quality

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Job description

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) seeks a Group Manager to lead our Detroit office, guiding multidisciplinary geotechnical and construction materials projects while directing staff, business development, and day-to-day operations.

You will oversee project teams, financials, schedules, and deliverables, ensuring safety, quality, and engineering excellence while pursuing new business opportunities and client relationships to grow the branch.